Alison Agatha Lawrence accused of drowning pet dog in toilet at Orlando International Airport
A woman has been accused of drowning her dog in an airport toilet after she was told the pet was not allowed to accompany her on the plane.
Alison Agatha Lawrence was arrested on Tuesday, three months after an Orlando International Airport worker found a dead animal inside the women’s toilets.
Police allege the 57-year-old attempted to board the plane with the dog but did not have the correct paperwork.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Instead of calling someone to get the dog picked up, Lawrence allegedly took the dog into the bathroom and drowned it in a toilet before going through security checkpoints.
By the time the deceased canine was discovered and police were called, Lawrence’s plane had departed the airport.
Police issued a warrant for her arrest and she was taken into custody nearly three months after the alleged offence.
According to PEOPLE, Lawrence has been charged with aggravated animal abuse which is a third-degree felony in the US.
The media outlet also revealed Lawrence has since been bailed after posting a $5,000 bond.
